IMPROVING THE QUALITY OF EDUCATION THROUGH THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE DIPLOMAS AND GROUP PROJECTS DURING ENGINEERING STUDIES IN COOPERATION WITH EMPLOYERS

The quality of education is one of the most important factors determining the job opportunity for graduates. The authors present the possibility of carrying out the diplomas in cooperation with employers and institutions interested in employment of students who graduated Gdansk University of Technology, Faculty of Civil and Environmental Engineering and University of Warmia and Mazury, Faculty of Geodesy and Land Management (major: engineering geodesy and cartography). Based on experiences it was possible to present problems which appeared during work on diplomas in cooperation with potential employers. There was also a situation of undoubted advantages for students towards gaining experience and employment prospects. In this study, the authors cite interesting solutions for better competitiveness in European labour market carried out by students. Problems associated with exclusion of young people from the labour market as well as suggestions to prevent such exclusion by the closer cooperation with potential employers are also indicated.